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A black cat crosses in front of you. What do you do? It depends on what part of the country you're from. In some places, black cats are a sign of ill omen and bad luck; in other places they're a symbol of fortune and good luck. How can the humble black cat mean both good and bad luck? History and superstition are to blame for both sides of the coin. You might say that in some cases the black cat simply had a streak of, well, bad luck.

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Do you go to the gym? No, we mean, honestly? Sometimes the thought of getting up and heading out to work out is just a drag. Luckily, there are lots of ways you can stay fit at home, from doing stretches and simple exercising, to jogging around the block a couple more times. Even better, we already have the best workout buddy right here at home: our cat.

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Blast that AC and keep ice cubes on reserve, it's summer! You might take a cool shower to fend off the heat, or dig into some ice cream for an instant cool-down. But what about our feline companions? Imagine having to weather the heat of the summer while wearing a winter coat.

And what better way to keep cool than chilly summer snacks? Here are some of our favorite ideas for cool, kitty-friendly summer snacks!

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We love and share memes because they're so relatable. There are some things that every cat owner knows, and memes are a great way to share them. We all know the strange and often endearing things our cats do, and we love to share that insider experience with others. But why do our cats act so, well, weird sometimes? Previously, we've shared the explanations for five strange cat behaviors. Now we're tackling five more silly, meme-worthy kitty moments!

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You have a gorgeous cat and you want to share his beauty with the world. But every time you try to take a picture of him, you end up with a cross-eyed snarl or a blur. It's like your cat knows when you're trying to take a picture and sabotages it just because he can (in this way, cats are a lot like children!).

How do those beautifully photogenic Instagram cats do it? What magic do their owners work? We asked a few of our Instagram kitty friends for some tips on how to get the best picture of your cat. Check out some of these insider tips from the paparazzi world of kitty photography!

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It's kitten season, and as adorable as that sounds, it's not a good thing. Every spring, thousands of kittens end up in animal shelters. To raise awareness, American Humane designates every June National Adopt a Cat month. Here's what you can do to help.

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We love stopping by local pet stores to see their curated selection. Beyond the world of the larger franchises are smaller pet-wellness stores that focus on quality over quantity. It's generally easy to see the care that goes into building and stocking a store that genuinely cares about its furry customers. We've found that kind of commitment in Healthy Spot.

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We know a cat by any other name would still smell as… cat-like, but we still think names are pretty important. Your cat's name gives him a certain air, and gives you a certain way of addressing him. There's a big difference between a name like Sir Snufflebottom and Bob, is what we're saying.

As poet T.S. Eliot and the musical "Cats" point out, "the naming of cats is a difficult matter" (but more on T.S.Eliot later!). In fact, the musical and the work is was based on point out that every cat has three names: his given name, the name you actually use to call him, and a secret name that only the cat himself will ever know.

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Your cat's fur says a lot about him. It can tell you if he's sick (watch for a lifeless or unusually messy coat of fur, excessive shedding, or patches of thinning or missing fur). It can even tell you how aggressive he is towards humans (female orange, black and white, and gray and white cats are the most aggressive; gray, black, white, and tabby cats are the calmest). No matter what else our cat's fur tells us, it always says one thing quite clearly: cats are all beautiful.